Forestry and Civil Works Tender by Rawalpindi South Forest Division, Punjab

The Rawalpindi South Forest Division, part of the Punjab Forest Department, invites bids for diverse forestry and civil works under development, non-development and replenishment cost heads for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement covers afforestation activities including dry afforestation on 750 acres, assisted natural regeneration on 300 acres, and afforestation with larger plants on 350 acres, alongside multi-year maintenance of planted areas and nurseries. Civil works include construction and maintenance of boundary fencing at Takht Pari, horticulture works at Adiala Road Flyover, and enumeration of roadside trees. Water resource conservation interventions comprise construction of water recharge devices, spring water tanks, soil conservation measures, and water harvesting pits. The total estimated project value is PKR 356.503 million, with works to be executed throughout the Rawalpindi South Forest Division in Punjab.

Bidders must be registered and in good standing with relevant authorities. A bid security of 5 percent of the estimated tender cost must be submitted via bank guarantee or online payment through E-PAD in favour of the Deputy Conservator of Forest Rawalpindi South. All conditional, ambiguous or incomplete bids shall be rejected. Bidders must provide a certificate confirming that items and materials conform to department specifications and undertake responsibility for free replacement of substandard or non-conforming items. Successful bidders must maintain and repair completed works for one year post-completion and complete all works within specified schedules and timelines.

Bid documents are available electronically. Bids must be submitted online by 11:00 AM on 10 August 2026, with opening scheduled for 11:30 AM the same day. Bid validity extends to 30 June 2027. Tender inquiries and document requests should be directed to Nasir Mehmood, contact person, at telephone 0519292047 or email dfo.rwp.south@hotmail.com. The procurement follows PPRA Rules 2014 and is classified as a local tender for works.

This is a substantial multi-component forestry and conservation contract worth PKR 356.5 million covering afforestation, nursery maintenance, civil works and water infrastructure across Rawalpindi South over one financial year. The scope spans 9 distinct forestry tasks (2,000+ acres of plantings and regeneration) plus 5 civil/horticulture works and 4 water conservation schemes. Notable is the mix of one-off and multi-year maintenance commitments; successful bidders face a one-year post-completion warranty obligation. The 15-day bid window is tight relative to scope complexity.

Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state eligibility criteria. Bidders typically must hold valid NTN and FBR registration, and for civil works components, PEC registration in appropriate categories. Registration with the Forests Department may be required. All bids must be accompanied by bid security and a compliance certificate on company letterhead.